By John D. Clague, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Oregon
This piece was originally published on OregonLive last December not long after the shooting at Newtown, CT. Emotions surrounding the shooting are still raw. I thought it would be helpful to post my comments here, with a few changes to make it current.
It’s never easy to see tragedies that undo lives and families and communities. In my 30 years of law enforcement I encountered plenty of this sort of thing. Our hearts go Continue Reading

by John D. Clague, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Oregon
It’s never easy to see tragedies that undo lives and families and communities. In my 30 years of law enforcement I encountered plenty of this sort of thing. Our hearts go out to the community of Newtown, Connecticut, and to all parents and teachers across the country. And yet, as we enter the season of good will and peace on earth, we are challenged to find a way to address the unexplainable. Without some view of the Continue Reading

My colleague, Bob Clark from Florida, has written a thoughtful blog challenging the notion that with maturity comes debilitation. He shares a healing of Alzheimer’s disease achieved through spiritual means alone. Whether or not you are a "senior", this is a blog worth reading. John D. Clague, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Oregon.
By Bob Clark, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Florida
I live in an area with a lot of wonderful older people, “seniors” as they’re Continue Reading

By John D. Clague, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Oregon
This month Baylor University published the results of their religion survey taken in 2009, “The Values and Beliefs of The American Public”. Two previous surveys were taken in 2005 and 2007. Most of the findings of the survey were interesting. Two in particular, however, resonate with me and my relationship with God.
They report that those who have a “warm relationship with God” report the fewest “mental health Continue Reading

Today I have the pleasure of sharing this post from the blog of Shannon Horst, Christian Science Committee on Publication for New Mexico. Her story is a clear and compelling example of why people, such as Shannon and I, choose Christian Science as their health care system. It works! John D. Clague, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Oregon.
For readers who follow this blog, you know that I generally post an original piece on Monday every week. Well, yesterday, I had every Continue Reading

Today's guest post is by a friend and colleague, Bob Clark, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Florida. His post is a beautiful discussion of where we need to be after dealing with a crisis. Just coping may actually be more harmful than the healing that is necessary and possible. I know you will find Bob's post interesting and helpful. John D. Clague, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Oregon.
There’s coping with a crisis….and then there’s healing it. And there’s a Continue Reading

By John D. Clague, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Oregon
I’ve been thinking about how the stories we hear and tell are a powerful way of learning and connecting. Through our stories we connect with our past, we experience the present, and we anticipate the future.
Many sacred texts such as the Bible are a compilation of stories that were passed on orally from generation to generation. When the written word, and the ability to read, became more common and widespread, these Continue Reading

This touching story is brought to us by Bill Scott, my friend and colleague, and the Christian Science Committee on Publication for Washington. This story clearly illustrates that the power of prayer is real. John D. Clague, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Oregon.
Posted on August 16, 2011 by Bill Scott
This article first appeared on Blogcritics.
Did you catch the news reports last week of the young boy who survived after being submerged 15-20 minutes underwater? For those Continue Reading

This is a question that we all need to seriously consider. If it's true, what can we do about it? What responsibility do we have for the health of those around us? Are we contributing to their well-being, or are we having a negative effect on them. All important questions to reflect upon. In his blog post, my friend and colleague Bill Scott, Christian Science Committee on Publication for the state of Washington, discusses these issues. You will find it by clicking the link below. John D. Continue Reading

This is an intriguing blog post written by my colleague in Ohio, Steve Salt. His discussion of an upcoming new television science series called "Curiosity", and the first program on the creation of the universe, will inevitably leave you thinking about the implications of this age old question...how did the universe begin? John D. Clague, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Oregon
By Steve Salt, Christian Science Committee on Publication for Ohio
Abracadabra! That’s how it all Continue Reading

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